Plate
₡140
Hotel Avg
₡210
Best Month
February
Airport Dist.
160km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to CRC from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Manuel AntonioComplete guide for your wedding in Manuel Antonio
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Manuel Antonio, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Lush tropics where the rainforest embraces the Pacific Ocean. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.3/10 in romanticism, Manuel Antonio offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Manuel Antonio has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Manuel Antonio
Main advantages
- Unmatched biodiversity with paradisiacal beaches right next to the national park.
- Legendary sunsets over the Pacific Ocean ideal for wedding photos.
- Warm environment and local 'Pura Vida' culture that delights guests.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high air humidity that affects the bride's hairstyle.
- Long distance of about 3 hours by road from San Jose airport.
The style in Manuel Antonio
Dominant Style
Wild Tropical
Local Tradition
Vow exchange under a tropical flower arch with monkeys and sloths in the forest canopy
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Manuel Antonio
Tulemar Resort
Private hillside residential resort with exclusive beach access surrounded by wildlife.
Hotel Costa Verde
Famous hotel featuring a suite built inside a Boeing 727 airplane and forest terraces.
Makanda by the Sea
Adults-only designer boutique hotel perfect for honeymoons and intimate weddings.
Wedding traditions in Costa Rica
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Pura Vida culture and spirit
A relaxed, welcoming, and festive wedding atmosphere celebrating the country's hospitality and natural beauty.
Traditional marimba music
The use of marimbas during the wedding cocktail to give a joyful traditional Costa Rican welcome to guests.
Guaria Morada flower decoration
The use of the national flower, the Guaria Morada orchid, as a symbol of good fortune and family union.
Legal requirements to marry in Costa Rica
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Costa Rican Public Notary
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Contact a qualified local public notary to coordinate the civil marriage.
- Submit copies of passports and apostilled and translated single status certificates.
- Sign the notarial marriage deed during the ceremony, which is later registered in the Civil Registry.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Costa Rica- Valid and readable passport.
- Translated and apostilled birth certificate.
- Sworn affidavit of single status before the Costa Rican notary.
How to get there from Costa Rica
Main airports
Rail
Incofer (Servicio urbano limitado)
Common departure points
San Jose · Liberia · Alajuela · Cartago
Typical vendors in Costa Rica
What Costa Rican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Manuel Antonio
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
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Vuelos a Manuel Antonio
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Que hacer en Manuel Antonio
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Manuel Antonio cost?
The average plate price is 140€. Hosting a full tropical wedding for 80 guests costs between 25,000€ and 48,000€.
What is the best time of year for a wedding?
The best month is February, right in the dry season, guaranteeing sunny weather and perfect beach temperatures.
What international validity does marriage in Costa Rica have?
Weddings before a Costa Rican notary are 100% legal and recognized worldwide once registered and apostilled.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to CRC from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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